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The news section on Small Business UK allows you to keep up to date with the latest news, economic trends and regulatory developments affecting new and established UK small businesses.

Poor onboarding continues to cost SMEs millions

Poor 'onboarding' practices are costing SMEs millions of pounds in reputation and recruitment, but getting the process right really pays off.

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Most self-employed workers think Brexit won’t affect their business

Self-employed workers are optimistic about the post-Brexit landscape, with some believing they'll make more money in 2018 compared to last year.

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Six in ten workers haven’t had GDPR training despite tomorrow’s deadline

Office workers are still largely unfamiliar with GDPR regulations ahead of tomorrow's compliance deadline, research finds.

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Less than a third of companies feel ready for the GDPR

Worryingly few organisations think that they're prepared for the GDPR, with many worried that they won't meet standards for compliance.

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Businesses should become global employers after Brexit

Experts say businesses should look for opportunities and become global employers after Brexit.

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More than a third of workers never claim back on expenses

New research reveals that more than a third of workers never claim back expenses while some avoid racking up the costs altogether.

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Businesses feel more exposed to a cyber attack than ever

A year on from the notorious WannaCry ransomware cyber attack, 40 per cent of companies feel even more vulnerable to a similar incident.

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Self-employed think artificial intelligence won’t majorly affect the workplace

Despite widespread worries over job security, half of self-employed people believe artificial intelligence won't have much impact on the world of work.

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Businesses feel more exposed to a cyber attack than ever

A year on from the notorious WannaCry ransomware cyber attack, 40 per cent of companies feel even more vulnerable to a similar incident.

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Self-employed think artificial intelligence won’t majorly affect the workplace

Despite widespread worries over job security, half of self-employed people believe artificial intelligence won't have much impact on the world of work.

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Booking meeting rooms is the biggest frustration of the working day

Booking meeting rooms is the most annoying part of the average Brit's day-to-day work.

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Government delay on GDPR data leaves businesses fearing fines

The government hasn’t yet accredited any GDPR data which is causing compliance concerns for businesses, according to a leading solicitor.

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Inaugural MSP Day to celebrate managed IT services for small businesses

On May 23, the IT industry will convene to share successes, best practices, and insights to give UK businesses the best possible experience of managed IT services.

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Come along to the Business Show 2018, May 16th-17th

The Business Show, the UK's largest business exhibition, will be running again this month.

Partner content

Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

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What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?